Stories about how tired people — especially Americans — are of the royal wedding has become more popular than the royal-wedding coverage itself.

That said, this is pop-culture history in the making, folks. You'll be left out of watercooler chitchat if you miss it. And if the 6 a.m. EDT airtime (find it on "a bazillion" channels) is too much for you, just be sure to check out the pictures.

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